Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the median pay for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $21.27 an hour ($44,230 a year). About 8,590 people work in this job there.

$21.27Median hourly pay
$36,840–$49,560Middle half of workers, yearly
8,590People in this job in Wisconsin

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($44,350). Wisconsin ranks 29th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Wisconsin

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.65$34,630
25% of workers$17.71$36,840
Half of workers (median)$21.27$44,230
75% of workers$23.83$49,560
90% of workers$28.62$59,530

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Wisconsin metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sheboygan$55,410970
Oshkosh-Neenah$48,890260
Racine-Mount Pleasant$46,250150
Kenosha$45,670270
Eau Claire$45,650250
Madison$45,150790
Green Bay$44,380230
La Crosse-Onalaska$44,24080
Milwaukee-Waukesha$43,3902,280
Fond du Lac$37,07080
Janesville-Beloit$36,810310

Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.4% over ten years, declining · about 13,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Wisconsin

JobMedian yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,270
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,700
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,230
Tool and Die Makers$68,120
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,370
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48,030
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,410
Machinists$59,110

Other job titles for this job

Process TechnicianProduction TechnicianComposite TechnicianPlastic Process TechnicianCaster OperatorDie Maintenance TechPig Machine OperatorCore Machine OperatorPattern MolderAluminum MolderAluminum Molding Machine OperatorAutomatic Casting Machine Operator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.